SKU KB36WR36
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Era

Likely Late 1990s – Early 2000s

(Based on washed denim treatment, oversized silhouette, anorak construction, and Japanese market tag styling)

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Gender

Men’s (works very well as Unisex/Oversized fit)

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Color

Two-Tone Washed Blue Denim

* Light Wash Blue (upper panel/hood)
* Medium Wash Indigo Blue (body)

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Founder

No strong public founder record for Purple & Yellow.

Brand is associated with Japanese casualwear / youth streetwear market, popular in mall-fashion and relaxed urban clothing.

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Brand Information

Purple & Yellow is a Japan-market label known for:

* Casual streetwear styling
* Youth-focused oversized silhouettes
* Denim experimentation
* Functional everyday garments
* Affordable Japanese fashion with Americana influence

This brand often takes inspiration from:

* 90s skatewear
* Japanese workwear
* Vintage Americana casualwear

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Type of Garment

Denim Anorak Jacket / Pullover Hooded Jacket / Streetwear Windbreaker Hybrid

Features:

* Quarter zip front closure
* Adjustable hood drawstrings
* Large front horizontal zipper pocket
* Two side hand pockets
* Adjustable hem drawcord
* Elastic cuffs
* Two-tone acid/washed denim finish
* Oversized relaxed fit

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Tips of Style

* Pair with loose cargo pants for Y2K fit
* Great with baggy denim + skate shoes
* Layer over plain white tee
* Works well with Japanese streetwear outfits
* Match with beanie/cap for vintage 90s look

Best aesthetic:

Skater / Y2K / Japanese Vintage / Workwear Casual

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Description

Rare Japanese casualwear piece from Purple & Yellow featuring a two-tone washed denim anorak design.

Unlike normal denim jackets, this piece uses a pullover hooded silhouette with functional zipper chest storage and oversized relaxed construction.

The faded denim treatment gives strong 90s vintage streetwear energy, while the hood and technical details make it stand out from standard denim outerwear.

A very wearable piece for modern vintage streetwear styling.

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Rating (1–10)

8.7/10

Why:

✅ Unique denim anorak construction
✅ Japanese brand appeal
✅ Strong vintage/Y2K aesthetic
✅ Functional design details
✅ Harder-to-find silhouette compared to regular denim jackets

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Condition

From visible photos:

* Fabric fading looks intentional (wash effect)
* No visible tears or holes
* Zipper looks intact
* Cuffs and hem still good
* Minor wrinkles from storage
* Overall structure remains strong

Estimated condition: 8.5/10

(Very good vintage/pre-owned condition)

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Conclusion

This is a very solid Japanese vintage streetwear piece.